It Has Been Indicated That Reporting Practices in Regard to Self-Report

question 72

Multiple Choice

It has been indicated that reporting practices in regard to self-report surveys may differ among racial, ethnic, and gender groups and that such differences can skew data, thereby providing misleading results.  In one study, which of the following reported results would align to gender/cultural reporting differences? ​

• A)Boys were more willing to report drug use; Hispanic girls tended to underreport substance abuse
• B)Girls were more willing to report drug use; African American boys tended to underreport substance abuse
• C) Girls were more willing to report drug use; Hispanic girls tended to underreport substance abuse ​
• D)Boys were more willing to report drug use; White girls tended to underreport substance abuse

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